James Oliver

September 18, 2012

Athlete of the week achievement: Rushed for 247 yards on 14 carries with 5 total touchdowns in a 71-6 win over Huntingdon.

Season update: He has 590 yards rushing on 61 carries with seven touchdowns.

Coach Steve Guthoff's quote: "What's not to like about him. No. 1, he is an intelligent, hardworking guy. You have to really like and respect him for his approach to the game. No. 2, he is the third-strongest guy on the team, not bad when that is your running back. And lastly, he is a combination of strength and speed."

Favorite teacher: Mr. Merryman

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: "Boyz n The Hood"

Favorite food: Chinese

Favorite song: "Buzzin" by Mann ft. 50 Cent

Outside interests: Hanging out with my friends.

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Michigan

Pro athlete most admired: The Texans' Arian Foster

Best athlete I ever played with: Charles Wilson-Adams

Best athlete I ever competed against: Bewllwood-Antis' Seth Worthing

Most influential person on my athletic career: My father and my pap.

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning our first home game last week.

How I got my start in football: I started playing Pee Wee football in Tyrone when I was 8.

Future goal: Go to college, get an education and play college football.